With Regard to the Distinction Between Unethical and Illegal Behaviour

question 248

Multiple Choice

With regard to the distinction between unethical and illegal behaviour, it is correct to say that

• A) something that is illegal is also unethical.
• B) a given act can be ethical, yet illegal.
• C) the distinction between unethical and illegal behaviour has no practical significance.
• D) it is impossible for something to be unethical and legal at the same time.
• E) all of these are correct.

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Definitions:

Pilot Test

An initial small-scale implementation used to evaluate the feasibility, duration, cost, and adverse events involved in a research project.

Scientific Experimentation

The systematic investigation of scientific theories and hypotheses through controlled testing and observation.

Background Research

The process of gathering existing information and data on a specific topic, to understand prior developments and inform new inquiries or hypotheses.

Experiment

A scientific procedure undertaken to make a discovery, test a hypothesis, or demonstrate a known fact.